Emotional moment – Arsenal Star Granit Xhaka final words to Arsenal fans before departing to join the Bundesliga side on a record fee of £25M
Granit Xhaka has been linked with a summer move away from Arsenal, with Bayern Munich joining the race to sign him.
According to 4-4-2, Granit Xhaka is a target for Bayern Munich who have offered him a three-year contract. Arsenal will demand around €25 million to part ways with the 31-year-old. Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen are also keen on signing the experienced midfielder.
It will be interesting to see if Bayern Munich can agree on a deal with Arsenal now. It is no secret that the Euro giants will have to bring in midfield reinforcements this summer and the Swiss international could prove to be a quality acquisition.L
Xhaka has played in the Bundesliga before with Borussia Monchengladbach, and he could make an immediate impact at Bayern Munich. Joshua Kimmich and Ryan Gravenberch have been linked with moves away from the club in recent weeks. So Bayern Munich will have to bring in adequate replacements.
The 31-year-old has proven himself in the Premier League and the Bundesliga in the past. He could prove to be a quality option for Thomas Tuchel. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich recently showed interest in Declan Rice, who will likely remain in the Premier League.
Xhaka seems to have rediscovered himself at Arsenal this season. The Swiss international midfielder has been given the freedom to operate in a more advanced role, and he has managed to influence the game positively with his creativity, long-range passing and the ability to score goals.
It seems that the midfielder is ready to try out a new challenge at this stage of his career. And the opportunity to return to Germany could be attempting proposition for him. Xhaka has come close to leaving Arsenal in the past, and it remains to be seen whether he can secure a move away from the north London club this time around.
The 31-year-old is also a target for Bayer Leverkusen. Meanwhile, Arsenal want €25 million to sell the experienced midfielder. And Bayern Munich should have the financial muscle to afford the former Arsenal captain this summer.
Bayern Munich are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to join them can be hard to turn down for any player. They managed to win the Bundesliga title on the final day of the season and will hope to do well in the Champions League next year. Xhaka will aim to win major trophies with the Euro giants if he ends up at the Allianz Arena next season.
